September 11, 2006 4:35 am
IGS Optical 2
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H-IIA
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
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The IGS-Optical (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), is an optical reconnaissance satellite with a projected life of 5 years. The satellite will be operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The 850 kg IGS-Optical 1 is equipped with an optical sensor. The resolution is probably about 1 meter. The satellite serves both Japan’s national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Launch Overview
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04:35 UTC
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04:35 UTC
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Sep 11, 2006 · 04:35 UTC
Launch Facility
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Payload
IGS Optical 2
Rocket
H-IIA
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The IGS-Optical (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), is an optical reconnaissance satellite with a projected life of 5 years. The satellite will be operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The 850 kg IGS-Optical 1 is equipped with an optical sensor. The resolution is probably about 1 meter. The satellite serves both Japan’s national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Launch Overview
Window Open
04:35 UTC
Window Close
04:35 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 11, 2006 · 04:35 UTC
Launch Facility
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Payload
IGS Optical 2
Rocket
H-IIA
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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